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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,103.16 and 598.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,103.16 and 598.01 is: 897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,103.16 = 598.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,103.16 = 598.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,103.16 × 598.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 659,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,695.20/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.18

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